Dual Credit Forms

Student Eligibility

To participate in UCM’s dual credit program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Students in the 11th and 12th grades with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are automatically eligible for dual credit courses.

Students in the 11th and 12th grades with an overall minimum GPA between 2.5-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) must provide a signed letter of recommendation from their principal or guidance counselor and provide written permission from a parent or legal guardian.

Students in the 10th grade must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and must provide a signed letter of recommendation from their principal and guidance counselor and provide written permission from a parent or legal guardian.

Students in the 9th grade must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), score at the 90th percentile or above on the ACT or SAT, and provide a signed letter of recommendation from their principal and guidance counselor and provide written permission from a parent or legal guardian.

Dual credit students are expected to be proficient in the English language. Dual credit classes contain university level material and a certain level of English proficiency is necessary. Students should discuss this with their guidance counselor to ensure that their language skills are such that dual credit classes are a good choice.

Enrollment Instructions

There are two ways in which high school students can submit their enrollment application for dual credit:

At the end of the online application students will be prompted to print the online signature page. If for any reason the student is unable to print the signature page, click here for a paper copy.

The paper signature page must then be completed with all required GPA, ACT scores -if applicable, course information, and signatures. The signature of a school official, on the enrollment form, is required as verification that all criteria have been met.

The counselor, or teacher, must then submit the completed enrollment application form by the due date on the annual calendar to the Dual Credit Office for processing.

Option #2:

Students can printout the full enrollment application form by clicking here.

Students must return the completed form to a high school teacher or counselor.

Teachers, counselors, or other high school officials must verify GPA and ACT information and sign the enrollment application.

Teachers must then send in the enrollment application forms by the due date on the annual calendar to the Dual Credit Office for processing.

NOTE: If a student does not complete any part of the application process, including required signatures, does not meet dual credit enrollment requirements, or as a hold on their account because of past due balances, they will not be enrolled. The enrollment form will be returned to the teacher via U.S. mail indicating what is missing.

Enrollment Deadlines

September 11 - FALL ENROLLMENTS DUE

September 25 - FALL ENROLLMENTS DUE (If extension was requested)

January 12 - SPRING ENROLLMENTS DUE

January 26 - SPRING ENROLLMENTS DUE (If extension was requested)

Once all enrollments have been received and processed, a roster will be sent to each teacher for verification of enrollment. Teachers are required to verify and request changes to the roster if student enrollment has changed. If for any reason a student enrolls in the class after the enrollment deadline they will be required to submit complete payment of tuition with the application.

Dropping Courses

Only classes submitted by the deadline and listed on the drop form will be removed from student’s records. To drop a dual credit course, a student must submit a drop form with all required signatures to the dual credit office by the deadline on the annual calendar. The drop form should be available at the high school counselor’s office, but can also be found here. Completed forms can be faxed to 660-543-8333.

Dropping the course at the high school or rearranging a student’s high school schedule does NOT constitute dropping or withdrawing from UCM enrollment. All charges will still apply unless the course(s) have been dropped officially through the dual credit office.

Blackboard Access for Non-Dual Credit Students

Non-dual credit students can get the Blackboard access form by clicking here. Students who are enrolled for dual credit will already have access to Blackboard and do not need to complete this form.

Students with Disabilities

Dual credit students with disabilities (IEP, 504 plan etc.) should contact the Office of Accessibility Services: Barbara Mayfield, M.S.,J.D. 660-543-4421 or mayfield@ucmo.edu. Accommodations are unique to each student and should be discussed with the staff of Accessibility Services. They will work with the individual student to assess the student's need for reasonable accommodations and develop a plan to meet those needs.